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Byrne Golf Tournament

The 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament presented by Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. and The Byrne Foundation has benefited The Art Station since its inception.

Tournament Information:
Monday, September 12, 2011
Trophy Club Golf Course
9:00 a.m. Registration
9:30 a.m. Box Lunches
10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Dinner, Silent Auction & Awards immediately following

Trophy Club Country Club
500 Trophy Club Dr.
Roanoke, Texas 76262
817/430-0444

Join us for the Tournament Awards Dinner & Prizes to be held in the Ballroom following the day’s golf activities.

Registration Begins May 3, 2010!

For Sponsorship Information contact Tracey Hart at 817.335.3394 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
or download the Sponsorship Form here.

The Art Station is a nonprofit community mental health agency specializing in art therapy.  It was founded in 2003 by President and Board Chairman Jane Avila.  The Art Station is housed in the restored 1918 Fire Station No. 5 located at Park place and 8th Ave. near Fort Worth’s medical district.  Staffed by 4 professional therapists, the Art Station serves hundreds of disadvantaged families and children each year. They work closely with local school districts, city and state agencies, and other mental health organizations.  To learn more visit their website at http://www.theartstation.org

 

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Sustainability

Byrne is a member of both the national U.S. Green Building Council and local USGBC - DFW Regional Organizing Group. 
In January of 2003, Byrne implemented an in house LEED continuing education program for all our estimating and operational personnel.  This program, maintained by Byrne’s LEED Accredited Professionals, ensures all Byrne personnel are current on LEED information and methodology. 

If incorporated properly and early into the Preconstruction Phase, Byrne can significantly reduce any premiums conceived for the inclusion of Sustainable Design Elements into the overall construction project.  Based on our recent LEED and CHPS project knowledge Byrne can provide information relative to design and construction necessary to implement sustainable design and construction for this project.

A sampling of projects either LEED Certified or pending certification include:

Texas Instruments RFAB Building, Richardson, Texas
  LEED Certified Gold Level

LCRA Redbud Headquarters & Control Center, Austin, Texas
  LEED Certified Gold Level

Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Dallas, Texas
  Sustainable Design

University of North Texas Life Sciences Complex, Denton, Texas
  Registered for LEED Certified Gold Level

City of Wylie Municipal Complex, Wylie, Texas
  Registered for LEED Certified Silver Level

Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office Expansion, Fort Worth, Texas
  Registered for LEED Certified Silver Level

Denton County Administration Building, Denton, Texas
  Registered for LEED Certified Silver Level

Tarleton State University Nursing Building, Stephenville, Texas
  Designed for LEED Certified Silver Level

Texas A&M University – Commerce Music Building, Commerce, Texas
  Designed for LEED Certified Silver Level

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Subcontractors

Subcontractors can download the prequalification form here.

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Careers

Opportunities Texas 3+ Years Experience

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North Texas Division & Corporate Offices

Fort Worth

3100 W. 7th Street, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817-335-3394; Metro 817-429-0452
817-877-5507 (fax)

Dallas

214-267-0920
214-267-0926 (fax)
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South Central Division Offices

San Antonio

14220 Northbrook Drive, Suite 400, San Antonio, Texas 78232
210-402-3335
210-402-3376 (fax)

Austin

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Construction Services

Byrne has an exemplary estimating group with the experience necessary to estimate all CSI divisions completely in-house. Seasoned professional estimators provide budget development, schematic estimates followed by continual detailed cost estimates.

We also possess the in-house capability to provide MEP estimates, systems analysis, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Value Engineering services.  Experience and historical data are the most valuable and easily accessed databases for use in pricing current projects. Our estimators use their expertise and our historical database to develop preliminary budgets. The database contains extensive labor, equipment, and materials costs for hundreds of projects of various descriptions that Byrne has constructed over the past eight decades. 

Our estimators adjust for inflation, size, and changes in materials to accurately establish preliminary cost parameters for a new project.  We control the project budget during the design phase by preparing a series of detailed cost estimates and clearly identifying cost variances.  We develop separate cost estimates of the schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Each line item is priced based on the latest documents and can be compared to the corresponding line item in the previous budget.

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Services

Byrne is fully capable of providing any delivery method required by an Owner.  Byrne has extensive experience in Construction Manger – at – Risk, Construction Manager – Agent, General Contractor and Design/Build.  Byrne also has multiple projects utilizing Building Information Modeling underway.

Our Estimating and Preconstruction department provides a full range of services aimed at providing the Owner with the best product for the best value through multiple stages of estimates and value engineering/value analysis.

About Byrne

About Us

Byrne Construction Services has been dedicated to excellence in construction for over eighty-seven years and looks forward to continued challenges and to remaining a leader in the construction industry. The firm has been a leader in construction organizations and associations throughout its history and has been the recipient of numerous awards for excellence and innovation in construction, and for its leadership role in the industry. Byrne is the largest construction company headquartered in Fort Worth providing construction services throughout the southwest.

Byrne’s versatility is exemplified by its ability to construct buildings ranging from high-rise office buildings, complex hospitals and related healthcare facilities, data and call centers, aviation facilities, sophisticated educational and institutional buildings, major retail centers, distribution and manufacturing facilities, to world-renowned museums, historical renovation/restoration, performing art centers, high-end residences and high quality, high-finish specialty projects.

Awards

1960-1989

  • The “Award of Excellence”
    Eunice and James L. West Library at Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth
    Presented by the Architectural Woodwork Institute for "Faithful Execution of Design”

    “Outstanding Construction” Award -Category $ 0 -$1.5 Million
    The Texas Boys Choir Performing Arts Facility, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    “Outstanding Construction” Award, Category $1.5 Million to $5 Million
    The Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • “Outstanding Construction” Award -Category $5 Million to $10 Million
    The Eunice and James L. West Library, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • 1987 “Outstanding Construction” Award -$10 Million to $30 Million Category
    All Saints Hospital *Cityview and Professional Office Building, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • “Outstanding Construction” Award, Category $5 Million to $10 Million
    National Health Insurance Co.'s New Headquarter Offices, Grand Prairie, Texas
    Texas Building Branch, Associated General Contractors

  • Certificate of Recognition
    All Saints Hospital – Cityview, Physicians Office Building, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

    Outstanding Construction Award -$10 Million to $30 Million Category
    Champlin Petroleum Company's New Headquarter Offices, Fort Worth, Texas
    Texas Building Branch, Associated General Contractors

    Outstanding Construction Award -$5 Million to $10 Million Category
    National Health Insurance Company's New Headquarter Offices, Grand Prairie, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    Certificate of Recognition
    First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

    Certificate of Recognition
    Burnett Park, Texas, Presented by the Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

    "Award of Excellence"
    Burnett Park, Fort Worth, Texas
    Awarded from Boston Society of Landscape Architects to Owner, Designers and Builders

  • “Award of Excellence”
    Presented by the Architectural Woodwork Institute for "Faithful Execution of the Design and Quality Criteria on Winfield's '08 Restaurant, Sundance Square, Fort Worth."

    Outstanding Construction Award -$10 Million to $30 Million Category
    Champlin Petroleum Company’s New Headquarter Offices, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • "Citation of Honor” for 59 years of superior construction throughout the state."
    (First General Contractor ever to receive this honor) The Texas Society of Architects

  • “Award of Excellence”
    Winfield’s ’08 Restaurant, Fort Worth, Texas The Architectural Woodwork Institute, Architect: Thomas E. Woodward and Associates

    Certificate of Recognition
    Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas, Presented by Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

  • The first "Build/America" Award
    For innovative construction techniques utilized in the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas Sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of America and the Motorola Corporation

  • 1966 "Outstanding Plant Award"
    The Armstrong Cork Co. Glass Container Plant, Waxahachie, Texas
    Awarded by Factory Magazine

    1962 "Outstanding Plant Award"
    The Carling Brewing Company Plant, Fort Worth, Texas -By Factory Magazine

    1962 “A Special Award from Homart Development Co.” (Sears)
    Seminary South Shopping Center, Fort Worth, Texas
    In appreciation of building the Southwest's largest shopping center in record time.

Awards

1990-1999

  • Best Projects of 1999 – DFW International Airport Terminal 2W Pier Expansion
    Presented by Engineering News Record magazine from December 20, 1999

    Best of 1999 Award of Merit – DFW International Airport Terminal 2W Pier Expansion
    Presented by Texas Construction magazine from December 1999

    1999 Excellence in Construction Award – Commercial $25-$99 Million Category
    DFW International Airport Terminal B Pier Expansion, DFW Airport, Texas
    Presented by the North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1999 National Excellence in Construction Award – Commercial $5-$25 Million Category
    Rough Creek Lodge and Conference Center, Glen Rose, Texas
    Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

  • 1998 Outstanding Construction Award – $10 -$30 Million Category
    Rough Creek Lodge and Conference Center, Glen Rose, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America

    1998 Outstanding Construction Award – $5 -$10 Million Category
    Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Center for Performing Arts, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America

    1998 Outstanding Construction Award – Specialty Category
    DVOR/DME Facility, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas,
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors of America

    Best Projects of 1998 – Rough Creek Lodge and Conference Center
    Presented by Engineering News Record magazine from December 21, 1998

    1998 Texas Top Projects -Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Rental Car Facility, Texas
    Public/Private Building Category Presented by Texas Construction magazine publication date March 1999

    Outstanding Engineering Design Project – Award of Merit; Best of 1998 Awards
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport DVOR, Texas
    Presented by Texas Construction magazine publication date January 1999

    1998 National Excellence in Construction Award – Commercial $5-$25 Million Category
    Rough Creek Lodge and Conference Center, Glen Rose, Texas
    Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1998 National Excellence in Construction Certificate of Commendation
    DVOR/DME Facility, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas
    Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1998 Excellence in Construction Award -Commercial $5-$25 Million Category
    Rough Creek Lodge and Conference Center, Glen Rose Texas
    Presented by the North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1998 Excellence in Construction Award -Infrastructure/Heavy Category
    DVOR/DME Facility, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Texas
    Presented by the North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1998 Excellence in Construction Award of Merit -Institutional Category $5-$25 Million
    Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Center for Performing Arts, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, Presented by the North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1998 Twenty-Five Year Award
    Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas
    Awarded by American Institute of Architects to Louis I. Kahn, FAIA, and Preston M. Geren

    1998 Texas Safety Award Certificate of Excellence
    Excellent Achievement in Jobsite Safety for 1998 – Zero Lost Work Days Awarded by the Texas Building Branch, The Associated General Contractors of America

  • 1997 “Excellence in Architecture” Honor Award
    Tarrant County Junior College – Southeast Campus, Fort Worth, Texas Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, The American Institute of Architects

    1997-1998 Western Home Awards -"Merit Award"
    Turtle Creek (Rose) Residence in Dallas, Texas,
    Sponsored by The American Institute of Architects & Sunset Magazine

    1997 "Outstanding Construction" Award -Category D -$10 Million to $30 Million
    The Fort Worth Outlet Square -Tandy Center, Fort Worth, Texas,
    Presented by Texas Building Branch, Associated General Contractors

    1997 "Outstanding Construction" Award -Residential Over $1 Million
    The Rachofsky House, Dallas, Texas,
    Presented by Texas Building Branch, Associated General Contractors

  • 1996 Honor Award in the 1996 Design Awards
    Turtle Creek (Rose) Residence in Dallas, Texas,
    Sponsored by the Western Mountain Region, American Institute of Architects

    1996 National Excellence in Construction Award -Renovation Category
    The Fort Worth Outlet Square -Tandy Center, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1996 National Excellence in Construction Award – Residential Category
    The Rachofsky House, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1996 "Outstanding Construction" Award -Category D -$10 Million to $30 Million
    The Fort Worth Outlet Square -Tandy Center, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1996 "Outstanding Construction" Award -Category -Residential Over $1 Million
    The Rachofsky House, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1996 Excellence in Construction Award -Renovation Category
    The Fort Worth Outlet Square -Tandy Center, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1996 Excellence in Construction Award -Residential Category
    The Rachofsky House, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

  • 1995 “Outstanding Construction” Award -Category B -$1.5 Million to $5 Million
    First United Methodist Church, Children's Building Addition, Fort Worth, Texas
    Award presented by Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • 1994 Quality in Construction Award
    In recognition of persistence in the search for quality and fine work,
    Presented by Fort Worth Chapter, American Institute of Architects

    1994 Project of the Year Award -Residential Over $1 Million Category
    (First Winner of New Category) The Rose Residence, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by the Texas State Building Branch, Associated General Contractors

    1994 National Excellence in Construction Award -Residential Category
    The Rose Residence, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

  • 1993 “Award of Excellence”
    The Rose Residence, Dallas, Texas, Presented by the Albuquerque Chapter, American Institute of Architects

    1993 Outstanding Construction Award -Category B, $1.5 Million to $5 Million
    C. R. Smith Museum for American Airlines, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1993 Outstanding Construction Award -Category C -$5 Million to $10 Million
    James L. West Presbyterian Special Care Center, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1993 Outstanding Construction Award -Category F -Residential Over $1 Million
    The Rose Residence, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1993 Excellence in Construction Award -Institutional Category
    C. R. Smith Museum for American Airlines, Inc., Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1993 Excellence in Construction Award -Residential Category
    The Rose Residence, Dallas, Texas
    Presented by North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    1993 National Excellence in Construction Award -Residential Category
    The "Stretto House", Dallas, Texas , Presented by Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

  • 1992 Excellence in Construction Award -Residential Category
    "The Stretto House", Dallas, Texas,
    Presented by the North Texas Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors

  • 1991 – The First Contractor Award
    In recognition of Thos. S. Byrne, Inc.'s outstanding achievement over its 68-year history
    Presented by the Dallas Chapter, American Institute of Architects

    1991 “Outstanding Construction” Award – Category B -$1.5 Million to $5 Million
    Brown Lupton Student Center Cafeterias & Kitchen Remodeling, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

    1991 “Outstanding Construction” Award – Category D -$10 Million to $30 Million
    American Airlines Warehouse/Fleet Services Facility, Alliance Airport, Texas
    Presented by the Fort Worth Chapter, Associated General Contractors

  • 1990 General Contractor of the Year -Kennedy Norton Award
    Outstanding MBE/WBE participation in construction programs.
    Presented by the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business Development Council

    1990 Excellence in Construction Award
    Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by The Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

    1990 Excellence in Construction Award
    Texas Boys Choir Performing Arts Facility, Fort Worth, Texas
    Presented by The Associated General Contractors, Texas Building Branch

Awards

2000-2010

Services

Building Information Modeling

Byrne’s belief is that utilizing Building Information Models (BIM) will improve both the communication of all project team members as well as the efficiency of construction. BIM combines 3D models and information from various disciplines such as structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural to give a comprehensive 3D model of the building. BIM’s value lies in the proactive and open process it fosters which enables the project team to locate and resolve conflicts in the design stages before the materials ever reach the jobsite.

Additionally, the use of BIM drastically reduces the costs associated with printing sets of plans to reflect changes. Byrne ties the construction schedule to the model to virtually build the building in sequence and help to better identify sequencing and coordinate onsite material storage.

Services

Constructability Analysis

Byrne’s operational personnel work in tandem with our estimating staff reviewing the means and methods by which the project will be built.  The operational staff assigned to the project  is responsible to the project’s pre-construction estimators for evaluating and selecting the appropriate and most economical construction systems such as formwork, shoring, etc. and equipment such as cranes, vertical hoisting, earthwork machines, etc. This experienced operational staff will also comment on and suggest details for the construction documents, as well as means and methods to the A/E Team. The most cost-efficient means and methods will be identified and studied as to the impact to the owner’s desired project schedule and completion date.

In working with Byrne’s estimating staff, the constructability review will be a continuous process establishing summaries at each stage of the development of the documents.

 

 

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Value Engineering Analysis

We provide comprehensive value engineering studies and investigate materials, methods, and equipment to create savings and avoid unnecessary expenditures.  We view value engineering as a systematic approach to obtaining value for every dollar spent on a project. Teamwork is critical to this effort.   The process is most effective when representatives from the entire Project Team – the Client, the Architect/Engineering team, and Byrne - work together to achieve the goal of reducing costs without sacrificing value or scope. 

Working with the Architect and Owner at the onset of the design process helps us achieve the best value. Together, we establish goals and generate ideas for consideration. Byrne assigns a value to each idea and creates a Value Engineering Log with “Accepted”, “Not Accepted” and “Under Review” categories.  We include “Accepted” items in the contract documents, discard the “Not Accepted” items, and place “Under Review” items as bid alternates until a final decision is made.

 

 

 

Services

Preconstruction & Estimating

Byrne has an exemplary estimating group with the experience necessary to estimate all CSI divisions completely in-house. Seasoned professional estimators provide budget development, schematic estimates followed by continual detailed cost estimates.

We also possess the in-house capability to provide MEP estimates, systems analysis, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Value Engineering services.  Experience and historical data are the most valuable and easily accessed databases for use in pricing current projects. Our estimators use their expertise and our historical database to develop preliminary budgets. The database contains extensive labor, equipment, and materials costs for hundreds of projects of various descriptions that Byrne has constructed over the past eight decades. 

Our estimators adjust for inflation, size, and changes in materials to accurately establish preliminary cost parameters for a new project.  We control the project budget during the design phase by preparing a series of detailed cost estimates and clearly identifying cost variances.  We develop separate cost estimates of the schematic design, design development, and construction documents. Each line item is priced based on the latest documents and can be compared to the corresponding line item in the previous budget.

Services

Design-Build

The Design-Build delivery method is based on a single entity being contracted to provide both the design and construction portions of the project.

The Design-Build team consists of a builder, architect and engineer who will contract directly with the subcontractors and are responsible for delivery of the project. Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. has teamed with many of the best Architectural firms in the nation as well as in Texas as part of strategic design-build teams in the successful completion of projects throughout the state.

 

 

 

 

 

Services

Construction Manager

Construction Manager at Risk

Construction Manager-at-Risk is a delivery method wherein the Construction Manager serves as the General Contractor assuming the risk of the construction guaranteed price and provides design phase consultation in evaluating cost, schedule, implications of alternative designs and systems and materials during and after design of the project. The Construction Manager-at-Risk contracts directly with the trades or subcontractors and has a single point of responsibility for the delivery of the project. The Construction Manager-at-Risk provides a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to fix the cost and competitively bids proposals from the trades contractors. Selection is generally based on a mixture of qualifications, experience and fee. Most projects completed by Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. are Construction Manager-at-Risk including Preconstruction Services allowing every opportunity to assist the design team in optimizing the project for Owner intent and best value.

Construction Manager - Agent

Construction Manager - Agent is a delivery method wherein the Construction Manager serves as an Agent for the Owner providing administration and management serves in lieu of a General Contractor. The Construction Manager - Agent provides design phase assistance, but holds no subcontracts nor provides project bonding for the construction. All subcontracts are held directly by the Owner. Selection is generally based on qualifications and experience. Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd.’s extensive construction management experience proves a valuable asset for any Owner seeking the Construction Manager - Agent delivery method.

Services

General Contractor

Thos. S. Byrne delivers construction services as a traditional general contractor. In the General Contractor delivery method the General Contractor is responsible for estimate preparation, purchasing, the means and methods to be used in the construction, supervision of subcontractors/materialmen, and execution of the project in accordance with the contract documents. Selection for this delivery method can be through an interview process, providing a proposal from a select bid list, or through competitive bid.

Byrne has the resources to self-perform up to 35% of any given project.  We have maintained the capability to self-perform those portions of the work historically accomplished by the traditional General Contractor by maintaining a core group of craftsmen for this purpose. Our estimating team performs detailed cost estimates on all divisions of self-performed work and also solicits subcontractor pricing in those same divisions.  The best combination of price, performance, and experience is then selected, with Architect and Owner input. The areas in which we have the ability to self-perform include:

Because we have maintained our self-perform capability, we retain carpenters, ironworkers, laborers and operators on our hourly payroll as guaranteed 40 employees.  All of our crafts personnel have completed apprenticeship through journeyman schooling either formally with labor unions or through today’s Construction Education Foundation for the merit shop.  Quality through craftsmanship is a differentiator for Byrne amongst our competitors.

About Byrne

Our Mission

To achieve a level of construction excellence that sets Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. apart from the rest.

To provide our clients with the finest quality and instill in them a level of satisfaction that brings them back to us time and time again.

To conduct our business and personal lives with the highest levels of integrity and honesty in everything we do.

About Byrne

Our Community

Not only does Byrne take a major role in the contracting community, but we also pride ourselves on our level of involvement in the local and state communities.

Byrne is a member of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. (QUION), Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc., Dallas / Fort Worth Minority Business Development Council, and the Chambers of Commerce for Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. We also have multiple past presidents of the Fort Worth AGC, ABC North Texas Chapter, and the Fort Worth Chapter of National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC).

Whether it’s through helping with events, donating our time, or giving during fund raising, Byrne is active in supporting The United Way, The American Heart Association, The Art Station, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, The Tarrant County Mental Health Association, Habitat for Humanity, CASA, Adopt-a-School Programs, and the FWISD Stay in School Initiative. Byrne’s annual golf tournament raises tens of thousands for selected charities throughout the regions.

About Byrne

People Build Buildings

At Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd, it is the people within our organization that define our corporate culture and capabilities. We take great pride in the quality of the individuals that make up Thos. S. Byrne. We are an organization of professionals that combine our experiences, training and education and our passion for building to deliver superior results to our clients. Some of the facts about our team:

About Byrne

Our Leadership

John Avila, Jr. President and CEO Experience: 34 Years

As principal in charge, Avila is active in day-to-day operations, including oversight of business development, estimating, purchasing, preconstruction and construction services. As CEO he is responsible for the strategic planning for the company in conjunction with our senior management team. Avila’s vast experience as a senior level executive for several of the nation’s top commercial construction companies has contributed to Byrne’s reputation as one of the most highly regarded contractors in the industry.

Elias N. Najjar Executive Vice President Experience: 28 Years

As Executive Vice President, Elias Najjar is responsible for overseeing all activities within the company including finance, preconstruction, estimating, purchasing, quality control, and field operations. His reputation in the industry for outstanding conceptual estimating abilities and structural systems knowledge is unsurpassed. An equity shareholder and principal in the company, Najjar brought invaluable experience with national construction companies and unique expertise to the new ownership in 1995.

Keith Muskrat Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer Experience: 24 Years

Keith Muskrat is directly responsible for all field operations for the company. Keith devotes his time to the professional management and oversight of Byrne projects and operational personnel. Keith provides project support and ensures all projects are completed in accordance to the Owner’s criteria, scope, quality, schedule and budget. Keith has an extensive construction management background, and has developed a strong reputation for his expertise related to healthcare projects.

Mike Patterson Sr. Vice President, Construction Manager Experience: 39 Years

An equity shareholder and principal in Byrne, Mike Patterson’s career spans over thirty-eight years, beginning in 1970 under the leadership of the original owner, Thomas Sneed Byrne. Patterson’s leadership, knowledge and experience have been instrumental in the successful transition of ownership and ultimate resurgence of the company during the past eight years. Patterson’s responsibilities include oversight of selected company projects.

Jason Potter Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Experience: 24 Years

As senior financial officer for the firm, Mr. Potter is responsible for the firm’s accounting and finance in all areas of fiscal transactions. This includes the accounting department, banking relationships, surety relationships, and cash management responsibilities.

Jeff Stucker Vice President of Corporate Business Development Experience: 29 Years

Mr. Stucker’s experience in business development and his unique knowledge of the commercial construction industry, particularly the Dallas/Fort Worth market, make him a valuable member of the Byrne team. As Vice President of Business Development, his responsibilities include management of all marketing initiatives including the development and implementation of company-wide marketing strategies, project feasibility reviews, goals and objectives.

Bill Saunders Vice President, Construction Manager Experience: 37 Years

Mr. Saunders’ responsibilities include total project coordination including preconstruction services, value engineering, production, managing the project team in all areas of project involvement, and overseeing the scheduling of field activities related to weekly supplier/ subcontractor job site meetings. Bill devotes his time to the professional management of his projects to conform to the Owner’s criteria in scope, quality, time and budget.

Karolene Pittman Vice President of Human Resources Experience: 29 Years

Ms. Pittman’s responsibilities include total administration and oversight of all company benefit plans, employment training and education, and advancement initiatives. Karolene devotes her time to the professional management and personalgrowth of Byrne employees.

About Byrne

Our History

Thos. S. Byrne, Ltd. was founded in Fort Worth in 1923 by Thomas Sneed Byrne, a native Texan and a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Much of the Fort Worth skyline has been shaped by Byrne, from the original Firestone Station, Montgomery Ward’s Building, The Fort Worth Club, Pier One Headquarters to the award winning world class Amon Carter and Kimbell Art Museums in the cultural district.

Byrne is now in its third generation of management under the direction of John Avila, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer. Under Avila's successful leadership, Byrne has taken almost a century of building experience into the twenty-first century, utilizing new technologies in construction to build projects that exemplify the highest standards the industry has to offer.

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